The hidden impact of slide choice on digital pathology

This whitepaper evaluates how background staining on microscope slides affects digital pathology workflows. In a comparative study using whole‑slide imaging, StatLab KT5+ Advanced Adhesion Slides showed minimal background staining, resulting in 6× faster scan times and 4× smaller file sizes compared with competitor slides. The findings highlight that choosing low‑background, digital‑ready slides such as KT5+ can improve scanning efficiency, reduce hands‑on labor, and lower data‑storage burdens in labs adopting or scaling digital pathology workflows.